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Hearn last woman standing in Supreme Court race

After a bitter behind-the-scenes campaign, Kaye Hearn is now a lock to become the next member of the South Carolina Supreme Court.

Invisibility could soon be reality

Harry Potter fans and Peeping Toms everywhere received great news Thursday that scientists were one step closer to making invisibility a reality.

Swine flu hits SC

Fears surrounding a possible outbreak of the swine flu in South Carolina materialized Thursday as state officials confirmed thirteen cases of the deadly virus.

FairTax amendment passes House

An amendment that would implement the FairTax plan in South Carolina passed the state House Wednesday, offering hope of a reformed tax code.

Coble’s cake gets downsized

The City of Columbia’s unnecessarily liberal mayor got an unnecessarily conservative birthday cake this week. And by “conservative” I mean really, really tiny.

The ‘It Kids’ T-Shirt

The fact that students in Kelly Payne’s Dutch Fork High School current issues class were able to draw some of the biggest names in South Carolina government to their classroom is simply astounding.

WSJ offers DeMint reality check

America’s leading conservative newspaper Wednesday delivered a stimulus-sized smackdown to the South Carolina Senator who fancies himself the king of the small group of grandstanding obstructionists.

Taxpayer group: Sanford right to oppose stimulus bill, wrong to refuse funds

The South Carolina Taxpayers Alliance is launching a 60-second television ad encouraging Gov. Mark Sanford to accept South Carolina’s $700 million portion of federal stimulus funding.

Buy your very own boatmobile

Have you ever wished you could use your car as a boat a la James Bond? Well soon, you might be able to do just that… and it’s probably cheaper than you might expect.

Better Than Ezra to play Columbia festival

One of the most successful bands to ever grace the alternative rock scene will be in Columbia this Saturday, May 3 for the annual Rosewood Crawfish Festival.

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